Episode 52 – Al Hirschfeld Theatre 100th Anniversary

David and Katherine celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Al Hirschfeld Theatre, formerly the Martin Beck Theatre. Plus, David interviews artist Justin “Squigs” Robertson about his special project celebrating the theatre’s centennial.

Rededicated to Al Hirschfeld on what would have been his 100th birthday in 2003, this is the only Broadway Theatre to ever be named after an artist.

In this episode, learn about the many exciting productions played at the theatre, hear about the star-studded rededication, and join us in celebrating the many performers and creatives whose work appeared on the theatre’s stage.

Thank you Squigs for joining us in this special celebration. Learn more about his work at www.squigsonline.com

Follow Squigs on Instagram @SquigsRobertson

View Squigs’ full work with an interactive identifying key.

Listen to our previous episode with Squigs: Episode 12 with Justin “Squigs” Robertson

Thank you to the Algonquin Hotel for hosting the interview.

Follow along with the show notes to view the works mentioned in this episode:

Frank Langella as Dracula, 1977

Kiss Me Kate, 1999 with Brian Stokes Mitchell and Marin Mazzie

Harry Houdini, 2002

Bobbe Arnst in A La Carte, 1927

Theatre Guild 1928-29 Season, 1929

The D’ Oyly-Carte Company Prepare to Offer a New Season of Gilbert & Sullivan, 1936

Cabin in the Sky, 1940

Hallelujah, Baby!, 1967

St. Louis Woman, 1946, featuring the Cakewalk

Bye Bye Birdie, 1960

Oliver, 1963

Into the Woods, 1987

The Sound of Music, 1998

Guys and Dolls, 1992

Nathan Lane

A Connecticut Yankee, 1943

Baker Street, 1965

Sweet Smell of Success, 2002

Yellow Jack, 1934

Victoria Regina, 1938

The Iceman Cometh, 1946

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, 1982

Sweet Bird of Youth, 1959

The Rose Tattoo, 1951

Orpheus Descending, 1957

The Pirate Rehearsal, 1942

Say Darling Rehearsal, 1958

Milk and Honey Rehearsal, 1961

My Sister Eileen, 1941

The Grass Harp, 1952

The Curious Savage, 1950

Moon Over Buffalo, 1995

Tropical Revue with Katherine Dunham, 1943

Jacobowsky and the Colonel, 1944

Nancy Walker in Copper and Bass Poster, 1957

Man of La Mancha, 1965

Jerry Zaks

Carol Channing

Arthur Miller

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in The Producers, 2002

Victor Garber

Barbara Cook

Whoopi Goldberg

View Squigs’ full drawing of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre!


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